How Many Syllables In Karachi?
3syllables
Karachi has 3 syllables, ka-ra-chi. It is a trisyllabic word.
karachi
/kəˈrɑː.tʃi/ UK /kəˈrɑː.tʃi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kə.rɑː.tʃi/
Division By Letters
ka-ra-chi
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Karachi
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | tʃ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Karachi Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Karachi?
Karachi has 3 syllables, ka-ra-chi. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈrɑː.tʃi/.
Which syllable is stressed in Karachi?
The second syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Karachi?
Karachi has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Karachi into syllables?
By sound, kə.rɑː.tʃi. By letters, as a spelling guide, ka-ra-chi.